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The Football and Camogie Club are hosting a
Gala Dinner in the Hillgrove Hotel on Saturday 10 March 2018 to
celebrate Gaelic Games and Culture in the area. Tickets are £75 and can be
purchased from Nelius or Paula or onlinewww.klubfunder.com/Clubs/Ballymacnab/Events/Ballymacnab_Gala.***
Payment plan also available ***. Keep up to date via the Facebook Page
‘Ballymacnab Gala Event’.

Tickets will be on sale in the Clubrooms on Friday 23 February 730-9pm

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Chara,

1967 and 1968 saw the reformation of the
football and camogie clubs in Ballymacnab. There has always been a strong Gaelic
Games and Irish Culture association in this area, stretching back to the 1900s.
Thankfully this tradition has continued to this present day. Down
through the years many Gaels, like you and your family, have played a
significant role through the playing of our national games, coaching, administrating
at committee level, supporting our teams and through generous financial
contributions, have all help establish the Clubs and premises that we are proud
to have inherited today.

To celebrate the role Gaelic Games and
Irish Culture have had in the area, we are holding a Gala Ball in the Hillgrove
Hotel, Monaghan on Saturday 10 March 2018. Tickets are £75 each and the event
is a Black Tie affair. Tickets are available from Nelius Boyle (07732378823),
Paula McGuigan (07776411319) or online www.klubfunder.com/Clubs/Ballymacnab/Events/Ballymacnab_Gala.
An Auction and spot prizes will be held on the night, including a prize of flights
and accommodation for two to New York for one lucky attendee. The night
promises to be a ‘night to remember’ and will help raise funds for the two
Clubs. Whilst we encourage all to attend, Under 16s must be accompanied by
their parent or guardian.

If you have and
further queries, please don’t hesitate in contacting us.

It was with
sadness that all at the Club learnt of the death, on 8 October 2017, of our
former player Seamus McKenna. Seamus played for the Club during the 1950s and
1960s. He was part of a ‘Golden Generation’ of Ballymacnab footballers who made
their mark after the great 1946 side, which his brother Patrick was a member of.
Seamus played at midfield for most of his playing days forming a formidable
partnership at midfield with John Fegan (RIP). Occasionally Seamus also played
on the half forward line. He was renowned for his great athleticism in an era
when strength and stamina was a must. Seamus played in a number of Mid Division
Championship and Trodden Cup Finals for the Club but with little success. As
one of his former team mates remarked “We could always reach the final.” He did
however have some success in that he was a member of a Ballymacnab side who won
a Senior 7-a-side Tournament in Scotstown in 1955, a remarkable achievement in
that the Club was only playing in Junior competitions at that time. Around 1962
the fortunes of the Round Towers dipped due to retirements and emigration so
much so that there was no team for the next 5 years. On its reformation in 1967
the team pushed for promotions from Division IV and Seamus came out of
retirement to help secure that promotion. After his playing days Seamus
continued to support the Club and also was heavily involved with St.Brenda’s
Camogie Club of which his 3 daughters were all prominent players. Three of his
grandsons, Stephen and Simon King and Ethan McBirney are current players. Many
of Seamus’ former team mates and the current and past committee members formed
a ‘Guard of Honour’ at his funeral. During the offertory at his funeral Mass his grandson and current Senior player Stephen King
carried the Ballymacnab No.8 jersey in Seamus’ memory.We offer our deepest
sympathy to his wife Renee, son Harry, daughters Ann, Petrina and Roisin and
entire family circle.Go
raibh suaimhneas sioraí ar a anam dílis.

Well done to the Seniors who secured promotion
back to Division 1A after a 1-17 to 1-13 win over Annaghmore and a 2-18 to 4-12
draw with Dromintee. Their final league game is on Friday away to Wolfe Tones
@730pm

RESERVES

No game last week. Preparation focused on the Championship
Final v Madden on Wednesday 2 August

UNDER 18

The Minors concluded their
league campaign last night with a 4-17 to 5-10 win over Ballyhegan. Next game
will be in the Championship in August when they face the winners of O’Doirnin
Blues/Madden

UNDER 16

The Under 16s have 2 games this week: Thursday away to
Silverbridge in the League @ 730pm and then on Sunday they travel to Clan na
Gael for a Quarter Final tie in the Championship @630pm

UNDER 14

The Under 14s had a good win tonight beating Ballyhegan 3-11
to 5-04. They have another league game on Friday at home to Maghery @730pm

UNDER 12.5

Training resumes on Sunday
@ 10am

UNDER 6, 8 & 10

Training resumes on Sunday
@ 10am

SUMMER CAMP

The Annual Summer Camp will be held on 21-23 August. The Camp is for boys and girls from P3
(September 17) to current Under 16 players. The cost of the camp is £20 per
child, £15 2nd/3rd child etc up to a max of £50 per family.
Registration forms available via the Website or Team Coaches. Please return
forms to underage coaches, no later than 31 July. Forms can be downloaded via:www.ballymacnab.armagh.gaa.ie/home/downloads-and-videos

Members who have made a request for a ticket
for this game can collect them at the Clubrooms on Thursday @8pm.

CONGRATULATIONS!

Congratulations the Club Register Seamus
McArdle and his wife Michelle on the birth of their son Padraig last week.

ST.BRENDA’S
CAMOGIE CLUB

Under 6 - NO training this week

Under 8 - NO training this week

Under 10 - NO training this week

Under 12 - NO training this week

Under 14 - League
match v Derrynoose Tues eve 25th July 6.15pm in Derrynoose. Girls are top of
league so hopefully will continue in their winning ways. Training
Wednesday 7.30 -8.30 and Saturday 12.15 -1.30pm. (note: u14 match v Keady
that had been rescheduled from 15th Aug to Thurs 27th July is to be changed,
re-fixed date will be notified in due course)

Under 18 - Match v
Tullysarren Fri 28th (home venue). Throw in time not yet known

Seniors - No game this
week.

County u16s through
to Ulster Final: Well done to Ballymacnab players Ellie Mckee and Cara Crilly who both
played their part in Armagh's fabulous win over Down in Ulster semi-final on
scoreline of 5-17 to 2-6. Well done also to senior player Ciara Hayes who is on
the county u16 management team. Good luck in Ulster final girls.

Good luck to
Mullabrack ladies u14s in their Championship match on Monday 24th against Carrickcruppin.
14 of the team are St Brenda's players.

Armagh football
- Best of luck to Armagh and especially Ballymacnab's Rory Grugan and
Gavin McParland as Armagh take on the Lilywhites on Saturday.

Recycling - Please use
the recycling bin situated in the carpark at the pitch to recycle old school
uniforms etc

Summer Camp - This years
summer camp takes place 21st - 23rd August, for P3 (September 2017) to current
under 16 players. Cost is £20 per child, £15 for 2nd/3rd child up to a maximum
of £50 per family. Registration forms available at underage training. Please
return completed forms by 31st July.

Save the Date - The football
and camogie clubs are hosting a joint "Gala Night" in the Hillgrove
Hotel on Saturday 10th March 2018 to celebrate Gaelic Games and Culture in
Ballymacnab. More details to follow in the following weeks.

Well
done to the Reserve players and management who have qualified for the
Championship Final after a 0-15 to 0-09 win over Harps in the Semi Final.
They now meet Madden in the Final on Wednesday 2 August

The Seniors had two great wins over
the weekend. Firstly at Home on Friday with a 2-17 to 2-08 win over Whitecross.
Brian McCone and Jack Grugan getting the 3 pointers and on Sunday they recorded
a 2-15 to 2-08 win away to Culloville, Brian McCone getting both the goals.
Next fixture is a crucial tie at Home to Madden @8pm on Thursday.

RESERVES

The Reserves lost their first league tie
last week away to Dromintee, 2-10 to 0-15 but have already qualified for the
knock out stages.Good luck in Sundays Championship Semi Final
tie againstHarpsinPearse Og Park@4pm

UNDER 18

Next
game at Home to Madden on Monday 10th@730pm

UNDER 16

No
game this week

UNDER 14

The
Under 14s narrowly lost to Granemore 4-11 to 4-09 last week.They face Madden at Home on Tuesday @730pm

UNDER 12.5

Under 12s play An Port Mor on Thursday
@7pm.Training Sunday @10am

UNDER 10

The Under 10s played Tullysaran last
week with 13 players fielding in 2 games.Next game on Wednesday @ 7pm in
Ballymacnab v Lisbrack.Training on Sunday @10am

UNDER 8

Next
game on Wednesday @ 7pm in Ballymacnab v Lisbrack.Training on Sunday @10am

UNDER 6

Next
game on Wednesday @ 7pm in Ballymacnab v Lisbrack.Training on Sunday @10am

SUMMER CAMP

The Annual Summer Camp will be
held on 21-23 August.The Camp
is for boys and girls from P3 (September 17) to current Under 16 players. The
cost of the camp is £20 per child, £15 2nd/3rd child
etc up to a max of £50 per family. Registration forms available via the Website
or Team Coaches. Please return forms to underage coaches, no later than 31
July. Forms can be downloaded via:www.ballymacnab.armagh.gaa.ie/home/downloads-and-videos

Under 8 and 10 -Matches v St Brigids and Eglish on Tuesday 04th July, meeting in
Sherrys field at 5.45pm.NO training on Thursday.
Training continues on Saturday 11.00 -12.00.

Under 12-Girls lost out by a goal in their 2nd league outing on Saturday
past to Crossmaglen.Next league fixture is Thursday at 6.15
against Derrynoose at home - meeting at 5.45pm.Training this
week is Wednesday at 7.30 -8.30pm and Saturday morning 11 -12pm.

Under 14- Home league fixture on Tuesday v Granemore meeting at 5.15pm.Training Wednesday 7.30 -8.30 and Saturday 12.30 -1.30pm.

Under 16- St Brenda's notched up another 2 league points againt Tullysaran
last week.Next league game on Thursday 06th
July v Granemore, a home tie at 5 O'Clock. Training
continues on Wednesdays 7.30 -8.30pm and Saturday 12.30 - 1.30pm.

Seniors- St Brenda's finished their league campaign last week and find
themselves mid way in the Premier division. Focus now turns to the championship
in 7 weeks against neighbours Granemore.

Recycling- Please use the recycling bin situated in the carpark at the
pitch to recycle old school uniforms etc proceeds go towards up keep of the
changing rooms.

Summer Camp- This years summer camp takes place 21st - 23rd August, for P3
(September 2017) to current under 16 players. Cost is £20 per child, £15 for
2nd/3rd child up to a maximum of £50 per family. Registration forms available
at underage training. Please return completed forms by 31st July.

Save the Date- The football and camogie clubs are hosting a joint "Gala
Night" in the Hillgrove Hotel on Saturday 10th March 2018 to celebrate
Gaelic Games and Culture in Ballymacnab.More details to follow in the following weeks.

The Seniors suffered a Home
defeat toTír na nÓglast week. Lets hope they can get back
towinning waysthisweekend
with 2 Fixtures: Home to Whitecross @8pm(Friday)
and Awayto Culloville @2pm (Sunday).
The Annaghmore game has been refixed for Sunday 9 July

RESERVES

Well done to theReserveswho progressed to the Semi Final of
the Championship last Wednesday with a 1-13 to 0-5 win over Pearse Og, Brian
McClelland getting the goal. The draw for the Semi Final has been made and we
shall face the winners of Clan na Gael/Harps replay on 5 July. The Reserves are
back in League actionaway to
Dromintee @8pm

UNDER 18

The Under 18shad no game tonight

UNDER 16

The Under 16s lost3-18to
1-08againstCarrickcruppenlast week in the league.The lads are in Championship action on
Thursday @715pmaway to Clan na
Gael. All support appreciated!

UNDER 14

The Under 14stravel to Granemore for an Away tie in
the leaguetomorrow @730pm.

UNDER 12.5

Training on Wednesday @630pm and
Sunday @10am

UNDER 10

The Under 10s will be taking part in a
Blitz in Shane O’Neills on Saturday, first game @ 10:15am.Training on Wednesday @630pm, NO
Training onSunday

UNDER 8

Training on Sunday @10am

UNDER 6

Training on Sunday @10am

SUMMER CAMP

The Annual Summer Camp will be
held on 21-23 August. The Camp is for boys and girls from P3 (September 17) to
current Under 16 players. The cost of the camp is £20 per child, £15 2nd/3rdchild etc up to a max of £50 per family. Registration
forms available via the Website or Team Coaches. Please return forms to
underage coaches, no later than 31 July. Forms can be downloaded via:www.ballymacnab.armagh.gaa.ie/home/downloads-and-videos

FOOT/GOLF DAY

After the success of last year’s
underage fundraiser, our Youth Officer Michael Beagan has once again organised
a 'Golf Football 4 Ball Tournament' in Newry Golf Course on Saturday 1 July.
The rules are the same as normal 4 ball golf only kicking a football over the
18 holes! Anyone wishing to take part please contact Michael on 07749541288. If
you have not got a group of 3 others to play with, you will be put into a group
of 4. All Under 14s must be accompanied by an adult. We hope to have a big
turnout and encourage all parents to take part. It’s also a great opportunity
for former greats to get ‘the boots’ back on and strut their stuff alongside
current senior and underage players. Michael will also give you your kick off
time. A great days craic lies in store and all for only £10 per player. There
will be prizes for adult partners with the best score as well as the best adult
& child partners. Last years winner was Neil Gribben

Under 12 - Next training session is Thursday at 6.30
-7.45pm. Away game v Crossmaglen on Saturday 01st July time TBC.

Under 14 - Training Wednesday 7.30 -8.30 and Saturday 12.30
-1.30pm.

Under 16 - Next league game v Tullysaran, an away tie in
Tullysaran at 7.30pm.

Seniors - St Brenda's shared the points with
Aghagallon on Wednesday past in the return league fixture on a scoreline
of 2:11 to 1:14. Next league fixture on Wednesday 28th June at home
to Keady at 7.00pm.

Well done - to captain Emer Rafferty and the St Brenda's girls
who are members of the Mullabrack girls under 14 feile team who took part
last weekend in the National Feile and got through to the semi final where
they were beaten by a goal. They did themselves and their families proud.

Disco - End of school year disco this Friday 30th June 7.00
-8.30pm, age 4 -10 years, £3.00 entry - family discounts, tuck shop and spot
prizes.

Good luck - to St Brenda's under 14 camogs Aine Rice and Kate
Crilly who are playing for Armagh in the All-Ireland under 14 final against
Leitrim in Drumalane, Co. Cavan on Saturday 01st July at 2pm.

Summer Camp - This years summer camp takes place 21st - 23rd
August, for P3 (September 2017) to current under 16 players. Cost is £20 per
child, £15 for 2nd/3rd child up to a maximum of £50 per family. Registration
forms available at underage training. Please return completed forms by 31st
July.

Save the Date - The football and camogie clubs are hosting a joint
"Gala Night" in the Hillgrove Hotel on Saturday 10th March 2018 to
celebrate Gaelic Games and Culture in Ballymacnab. More details to follow
in the following weeks.